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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,797.06, 239,687.80 and 59,949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,797.06, 239,687.80 and 59,949.46 is: 89,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,797.06 : 239,687.80 = 59,949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,797.06/239,687.80 = 59,949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,797.06x = 239,687.80 × 59,949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,797.06x = 14,369,154,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,154,178.59/159,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,921.27

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